Platinum Strands

I am getting my hair done for a wedding by Russ Gilbert. He is talented and creative. He very personable and my hair looks fantastic. I highly recommend him if you need a stylist. Thank you so, much.

I’ve been to Platinum strands twice.
My first experience was with Talia, for a haircut and style. She was really kind, professional, and extremely gentle with my hair. I’ve never had a haircut be Sooo relaxing! My experience with her was what made me come back for a second time.
My second time, I was recommended to have Sarah as my stylist (she’s more familiar with the type of coloring I wanted for my hair — ombré). Now, although for me this didn’t change my newfound love for her as a stylist, it might for some; she wasn’t exactly gentle when it came to handling hair — especially in comparison to Talia. It was a little rough and slightly painful but honestly I felt that it was worth it after the end result. She took the time to fully understand what I wanted and she delivered exactly what I envisioned. She had the patience to work on my hair for 4 hours and get it just right. She also made the long process a good one as she is so friendly and easy to talk to.
In conclusion, if you want a great haircut and styling experience I suggest Talia. If you want an amazing color and cut, I suggest Sarah. I will definitely be coming back to these girls.
— Susana.

Honestly, don’t do a living social deal here. I saw a couple other reviews warning against this but I had ready done it so it was too late.
Overall, I was content with my hair but what I got done was extremely basic. An amateur could have done it. What I wasn’t pleased with was how I was treated. It’s as if because I used a living social deal it was the equivalent of using food stamps to purchase some milk. I was talked down to and disregarded. When I arrived the stylist and receptionist were whispering about me. I found it so unprofessional that I wanted to leave right then but I stayed because I wanted to get it over with.
I’m not going to mention the stylist’s name because this is their work/​livelihood and I’m not going to bash anyone, just warning potential customers. During small talk there were a lot of eye rolls, and faces made at me. I felt so uncomfortable I tried not to speak the remainder of my visit.
The stylist was so flippant like I wasn’t wanted. When the dye was being applied it was so messy, globs were flying everywhere. It got all over my face and neck. She didn’t even try to clean it off. It stained pretty badly but I was told that’s my fault because I don’t drink enough water… Really.
The last straw was when I got home I noticed dye had got on the light leather handbag I brought. I was so furious because it is now stained and ruined. A constant reminder of why I would never return even if the services were free.
Bottom line– my hair looks ok. But I would have paid twice the price to be treated with respect.

Russ Gilbert has been doing my hair for over 15 years. I started seeing him after my then hairdresser turned my hair a hue of green. I saw her ask Russ how to correct the damage. I was very impressed that Russ, without hesitation, helped her out. At that time I had my hair colored blond. As I’ve aged the blond color washed me out. Russ suggested a red, which matches my completion perfectly. I receive compliments on my hair color all the time and no one questions the natural color of my hair (dark blond).

Lori was wonderful. I did a violet red ombré which can go so many different ways. But she took the time to figure out what I wanted and the results were beautiful. Look forward to a long relationship with her.

I live just around the corner from this salon, but had never set foot in it prior to Tuesday night. I have really been missing out! I called during my lunch at work to see if there were an available appointment slots for that night or the next night. The receptionist was very kind and helpful. They were able to accommodate my rather last-​minute request, which I was very relieved to hear. My hair was in much need of a new color and some real TLC, and I needed to look good for Sunday as I will be in my friend’s bridal party. Gabrielle was the stylist I was scheduled with. She took her time and really listened to what I had in mind. Originally we had decided on a brown and a red to mix together to get the color that I wanted. When she came back from mixing, she let me know that she also added a little violet to bring the colors out better. I felt comfortable that she knew what she was doing and let her do her thing. The color turned out AMAZING on my hair and she gave me a great layered style as well. I left feeling and looking amazing and I have been bombarded with compliments ever since. Gabrielle really took her time on my hard to work with hair and did a great job. The owner, Sam, is super friendly and hospitable as well. I will definitely be back!

Lori Smith cut my hair and I couldn’t be happier. She knew I wanted a big cut and change and she wasn’t hesitant to get rid of the length and give me somethings completely new. Thank you Lori for the great cut!

I love Platninum Strands and they have been excellent for all my families hair care needs. It is always clean and friendly. My family all see Marisela and she is awesome. She has been doing my daughters hair for 3 years now and does an amazing job especially for special events like school dances, her modelling shots, and parties. Every worker is so amazing and we see such great hair styles and cuts being done by so many artists. I have very thin and limp hair and I always am so impressed that it looks so great and manageable after a visit to Marisela.

If your looking for a stylist that is awesome, passionate about what they do, and is a perfectionist then go to DELIA! She pays attention to detail and you will leave feeling very satisfied!

I had decided to go with a total new look to travel to Thailand and Bali. Lori Smith had a spot available for me, on a Sunday no less!
She helped me create a whole new look with a Pixie Haircut.
I LOVE IT!
She did a great job and took much time to make sure I was happy.
I went from shoulder length hair to a short pixie and am thrilled. It is feminine, while still very short. Even my husband likes it. I feel like I look 10 years younger.
Thanks Lori Smith for taking so much time to do it right. I highly recommend.

Sharla was amazing. She took her time and listened to my questions and didn’t try to upsell me. I can’t wait to go back and referred my friend. Loved this place when they fixed my hair color years ago. Still rocks! Can’t be the price and everyone us super nice ;) I highly recommend this place!

Lori Smith did a great job cutting my daughters hair she is so friendly, nice she took us in last minute as a walk in with out complaints love this place will come back

If you are looking for a colorist Lynn Ristich at Platinum Strands is the best! She is an artist with an excellent eye for color, excellent cutting skills and I could go on and on she keeps up on all the current techniques and makes sure I am never out of style. She keeps my fine hair in excellent condition using only the highest quality, gentlest products. She stands by her work and will stand on her head to make sure you are happy!

I went to Lori for the first time last weekend and couldn’t be happier! I was initially planning to just get a root touch up and cut so that I could see if I was happy with my experience, but once I met Lori and we had a conversation about my hair, I decided that I could trust her with coloring my hair with an ombré effect in addition to covering up my grays. She really took her time to understand what I was looking for and meticulously worked on my hair to give me a fresh new look! I’d recommend Lori to anyone who is looking for a stylist.

Hair done by: Lori smith
Amazing women! She has talent if you are looking for a great colorist she is your girl! I got ombré with balayage on my hair and it looks/​feels amazing. She took really good care of me. She made sure I got the color I wanted. I will be coming to her from now on!

Love the music, atmosphere, and hospitality. The free beverages and wifi are nice, but the best thing about this place is the people that work here.
I’ve been to many salons, but Platinum Strands is home to the most passionate, humorous, and welcoming group of beauty experts I’ve ever met.
Gabriele is amazing. She spent 3 hrs with me, coloring and cutting my hair (which hadn’t been cut in several months). She was so friendly, attentive, and professional. My hair turned out gorgeous! I will definitely be coming back.

Long over-​Due review!
Lori Smith at Platinum Strands did a wonderful job with my hair! I went in expecting to get all of my hair chopped off but she guided me in the right direction with her personal/​professional advice while making me feel extremely comfortable. I truly appreciated her insight and genuine efforts towards bumpin’ up my self esteem with a new cut.
Wonderful services!

Russ Gilbert was recommended to me by a friend who has amazing hair … and lots of it. So I figured that counted me out. But I decided to try Russ, instantly apologizing for having such challenging hair. He was so calming and reassuring. And I learned that he is GREAT at hair!
He is an expert at color … and takes the time to discuss options with me. Then we discuss what needs to be done. And then, HE DOES IT perfectly!!!
His prices are VERY reasonable, he’s always ON TIME, he’s not pretentious and he’s just the sweetest guy!
I’m happy!!!

Lori Smith is so good with hair! She did a wonderful job and is so sweet and knowledgeable. My color is amazing. I told Lori what I wanted and she executed it beautifully! Going back today for my root touch up!

I’ve been going to this salon for almost four years now and I can not say one bad thing about this place! I love everyone here the staff and stylist are so nice and happy to see you.
Lori smith has been doing my hair sense I first walked into Platnium Strands. And let me tell you I had a next to impossible task for her to fix. I had stripped my hair to a brassy blonde red mess from a home application gone very wrong. Lori not only fixed my hair she gave me a whole new spin on what red hair is supposed to look like. She is a fantastic stylist and really cares about your hair! Last year yet again I challenged her skills by giving her a new task of making my bangs blonde. Yesterday I decided to go back to all red. Once again Lori had not only pulled it off but my hair feels so amazing! If your looking for someone who will teach you about your hair and takes no short cuts this is the woman you want to see!!!
Love you Lori Smith and the Platnium strands family